121-140 Flashcards
unison
coincidence in pitch of sounds or notes.
uppermost
highest in place, rank, or importance.
rattlebrain
a flighty or thoughtless person.
convictions
a formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense, made by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law.
rites
a religious or other solemn ceremony or act.
pomps
ceremony and splendid display, especially at a public event.
oblivion
the state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening.
garland
a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as a decoration
laud
praise (a person or their achievements) highly, especially in a public context.
laudatory
(of speech or writing) expressing praise and commendation.
vain
having or showing an excessively high opinion of one’s appearance, abilities, or worth.
“their flattery made him vain”
vainglorious
excessively proud of oneself or one’s achievements; overly vain.
apprehension
anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
stereotype
a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
exquisite
extremely beautiful and, typically, delicate.
